What’s on This First Thursday in Cape Town

The exciting and interesting lineup of events happening on First Thursday in Cape Town will make it very hard to stay indoors. We break down the best ones to diarise from art exhibitions, informative talks, after dark retail experiences and intimate live music concerts.

Find out more about the use of hemp in fashion and design

Hemporium concept store and Twyg is hosting a First Thursday event at the famous 84 Harrington building that was constructed with hempcrete blocks and hemp materials, the tallest hemp building in the world.

Cape Town designers Sage & Sunday, Yarnhh Menswear, Deluna Knot and the Hemporium design team will share how the use of hemp in fashion and design can limit climate change and help transition into a future without fossil fuel-based fabric.

While you’re there, browse and shop a collection of fashion, accessories and other interior finds at this hemp concept store.

Cost: Free entrance

When: Thursday, 5 September from 6pm to 9pm
Where: Hemporium, 84 Harrington Street, Cape Town City Centre

See the latest art exhibitions in the CBD

This First Thursday lands on the 5th of September: take the evening to see all that Cape Town’s art world has to offer. Bringing in a hint of spring with the new month, expect new life in pops of colour and striking forms, and – as always – good fun and good art.

Click here to explore the must-see art exhibitions in Cape Town

Live jazzy tunes at The Blue Room in Bree Street

Cape Town CBD’s leading jazzy lounge is reopening on First Thursday this September after their annual winter break. Let the smooth sounds of Fusion Rhythm kickstart your evening from 7pm. Your cover charge includes a free cocktail crafted with Malachite Gin and Elephantom Rum. A number of cocktail specials run throughout the night.

Make the most of your evening by joining for a pre-show dinner before the live performance starts. Reservations must be made in advance.

Cost: R200pp cover charge, including a complimentary cocktail. Book online

When: Thursday, 5 September from 7pm
Where: The Blue Room, 103 Bree Street, Cape Town City Centre

Spotify is bringing their MOM: Mother of Music showcase to Cape Town

Spotify’s MOM: Mother of Music is a four-day event that is set to identify and spotlight Cape Town’s connection to the African Renaissance with a focus on music, community, sound, and art.

A series of capsule shows running from 5 to 8 September at various venues includes a playlist launch party, a high-energy rave, an exciting street party, and an after-party which will culminate in a finale event in Khayelitsha among other exciting attractions.

“Cape Town, as a cultural destination, is the perfect stage for MOM: Mother of Music. This event honours the city’s extraordinary contribution to local and global music sub-scenes and fuels the creative spirit of its upcoming artists. Through MOM, we aim to celebrate the past, present, and future of Cape Town’s music culture,” says Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu.

Cost: Free entrance to First Thursday event, tickets may be required for other events. See more info here